Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for a national commitment to accountability and selfless service as Ghana enters 2026. Representing His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President joined party faithful, cadres, and citizens at the Asafotufiam Park in Ada to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the 31st December Revolution.
The event, held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, was themed “Consolidating the Reset Agenda: Reflections on the Gains of the 31st December Revolution.” In her address, Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that the revolutionary spirit remains the bedrock of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its current governance priorities under the Mahama administration.
“The 31st December Revolution, led by Ft. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, was born out of a strong desire to put Ghana first, to confront injustice, restore accountability, and uphold the dignity of ordinary Ghanaians. These moments reshaped our political consciousness and laid the foundation for the revolutionary tradition that later gave rise to the National Democratic Congress”
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
The Vice President noted that the 1981 revolution was born out of a profound necessity to confront systemic injustice and restore the dignity of the ordinary Ghanaian. She argued that the movement reshaped the nation’s political consciousness, shifting the focus toward the needs of the majority rather than a privileged few.
This historical legacy, she noted, is now being funneled into the “Reset Agenda,” a policy framework aimed at rebuilding national institutions and restoring fiscal discipline in the country. According to Professor Opoku-Agyemang, the principles of probity and accountability are not just historical relics but active requirements for the stability of the Fourth Republic.
In a poignant tribute, Professor Opoku-Agyemang extended her gratitude beyond the prominent figures of the revolution to include the unnamed men and women who sacrificed for the nation. She specifically cited the rank-and-file citizens and soldiers whose bravery ensured the survival of the movement.
“During the commemoration, I honored not only the prominent figures from our history but also the unknown men and women, the rank and file, the everyday citizens, and the soldiers whose names may never be recorded, yet whose bravery and conviction shaped our nation’s course”
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
The commemoration also served as a platform to align the ideals of the revolution with the current administration’s “Resetting for Growth” strategy, Professor Opoku-Agyemang revealed, conveying warm greetings from President Mahama.
She urged Ghanaians to use the anniversary as a moment for honest reflection on both the country’s blessings and its shortcomings, stressing that the duty to build a caring and responsible society does not rest on the government alone but on every citizen’s willingness to hold themselves and their leaders accountable.
National Unity in 2026
As the New Year begins, the Vice President urged the nation to stay grounded in truth and prioritize national interests above partisan or individual gain.
She cautioned that the stability of Ghana depends on a collective effort to “treat one another with respect,” and stay committed to a country that works for everyone. The anniversary, she concluded, is a call to move forward with a united purpose and a commitment to leaving the country in a better state for posterity.
“The Revolution was not about individuals; it was about a national effort to build a just, caring, and responsible society. That duty still rests with us today. Let us move forward together, united by purpose, guided by principle, and committed to leaving Ghana better than we found her”
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
Beyond this reminder that the revolution was never about individual ambition but about a national effort to secure social justice, Professor Opoku-Agyemang challenged public office holders and citizens alike to reject sycophancy and embrace the hard work required to realize the gains of the reset agenda.
The event concluded with a renewed pledge by the government and NDC leadership to uphold the revolutionary ideals of integrity and transparency as the administration enters its second year.
The Vice President noted that as the new year begins, the anniversary encourages honest reflection on blessings and shortcomings. “The stability of our nation depends on each of us – how we treat one another, hold ourselves accountable, and stay committed to building a country that works for everyone,” she concluded.
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